About the position:
The Mullewa Youth Development Officer plays an essential role in leading the operations of the Mullewa Youth Centre, ensuring that young people are offered appropriate programs that support life skills development opportunities, recreational activities, training options, and access to information to support young people and their families. The youth centre operates primarily in the afternoons, and the Officer is expected to lead and support programming during these hours.
This position is offered as a permanent, full-time opportunity.
Key accountabilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the Mullewa Youth Centre in accordance with the City’s requirements and in accordance with contractual requirements determined by the funding body for the centre.
- Ensure the operation of the Youth Centre as per opening hours.
- Supervise fixed-term and casual staff, trainees, and volunteers to deliver youth engagement and diversionary activities at the Youth Centre and at other recreation venues across Mullewa.
- Attend interagency meetings and liaise with key stakeholders to support coordinated youth service responses in Mullewa, including engagement with service providers and the appropriate sharing of information to support young people and their families.
- Research, develop, implement, and report on a range of diversionary and engagement programs and activities for youth at risk.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Lisa Sage, Coordinator Youth Development on (08) 9956 6798.
Position requirements:
We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in youth development, ideally supported by a qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or Community Services. We also recognise that valuable skills and knowledge can be gained through lived experience and practical work; therefore, applicants without formal qualifications but with strong, relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
The ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with young people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Aboriginal youth is essential. Experience in developing and delivering diversionary programs and activities for at risk youth will be highly regarded.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
The Mullewa Youth Development Officer has a salary starting from $89,127 per annum or $45.1046 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Centrally located
- Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
Visit the City’s website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
- Knowledge of appropriate services for young people at risk, including employment, counselling, rehabilitation, training, accommodation, education and recreation services
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and relate to a diverse range of young people (10-18 years) from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including Aboriginal young people
- Ability to develop and deliver a range of preventative programs and activities for youth at risk around the key areas of art, sports and personal development
Applications close 4pm Sunday 22 March 2026.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
